State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - July 2026
IRGC Strikes US Carrier Logistics in Oman, Escalating Regional Conflict
Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force launched a surprise attack early Sunday against US aircraft carrier logistical support and refueling platforms. The strike targeted...
RTX Patriot Production Licensed to Ukraine, Reversing US Defense Policy
President Trump announced the United States will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems. This policy reversal provides Ukraine with...
U.S. Commerce Department Flags Aircraft Security Risk, Delays New Tariffs
The U.S. Commerce Department concluded its Section 232 investigation on July 10, 2026. The department determined that imported commercial aircraft, jet...
🟢 XAR is trading 6% up today on defense demand surge and geopolitical tensions
XAR is trading 6% higher in after-hours sessions as defense and aerospace names within the industrials sector react to escalating geopolitical tensions and new...
Schneider Electric buys Cognite for $3.1B, targeting industrial AI dominance
Schneider Electric signed a definitive agreement to acquire industrial AI provider Cognite for $3.1 billion. The French multinational will execute the...
Hanwha Group targets AI space dominance with $35.6 billion investment plan
Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan announced a 55 trillion won ($35.6 billion) investment strategy. The company aims to become an AI space superpower by...
Honeywell Aerospace Debuts on Nasdaq, Creating New Pure-Play Defense Giant
Honeywell Aerospace began trading on the Nasdaq today as an independent public company. The entity completed its spin-off from parent company Honeywell...